Infection Prevention Officer
$110,240–$110,240 year
On-site · Surprise, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Infection Prevention Officer will oversee infection prevention and control activities within a detention facility, ensuring compliance with government detention standards, healthcare regulations, OSHA requirements, and facility sanitation procedures. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring infection prevention procedures, conducting inspections of housing units and clinical/operational spaces, monitoring health trends and outbreaks, coordinating prevention strategies and staff training, maintaining infection prevention records, coordinating with healthcare and facility leadership, handling biohazard materials and PPE, supporting outbreak management and quarantine operations, and preparing compliance reports for leadership. Requires RN license or Bachelor's degree with CIC or ability to obtain within 12 months, plus 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of CDC/OSHA guidelines and public health practices.
Required Qualifications
- Must possess a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license, or a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field, supplemented by a Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
- Must possess at least two (2) years of clinical or public health experience
- Must possess comprehensive knowledge of CDC, OSHA, and local public health guidelines regarding infectious diseases
- Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization
- Must consent to fingerprinting
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening
- Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening
- Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
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